Already Admitted?

Congratulations and welcome to Jacksonville State University! Below you will find a checklist of next steps that will help you complete the enrollment process.

Take note of your JSU Identification Number.

Your nine digit JSU Identification (ID) Number at the top of your acceptance letter. You will use this number to reference your personal student information when contacting offices on campus. It is recommended that you memorize this number.

Log in to your MyJSU account & change your initial password.

The User Name and Initial Password are located at the bottom of your acceptance letter. You will use this User Name and Initial Password to access your MyJSU account for the first time on the Internet (http://my.jsu.edu) to view personal student information, add/drop courses, view your financial aid information, and access many other options. After logging in the first time, you MUST change the password to a different password than the Initial Password. Also, you are required to answer three security questions and add a unique question and answer. It is recommended that you memorize this User Name and NEW Password.

Log in to your JSU Email, known as GEM (Gamecock Enterprise Message).

Each student is assigned a JSU E-mail account upon admission. The E-mail address is located at the bottom of your acceptance letter. You should log in to MyJSU and follow the password change instructions before logging into GEM. The new password you set for MyJSU in step 2 will also be your GEM password. Please start checking your JSU E-mail account frequently as important information is communicated via this account.

Apply For Financial Aid & Scholarships

Most aid programs are based on the individual need of the applicant. Demonstrated financial need is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web at www.fafsa.gov. The JSU Title IV Code is 001020.

We also offer various scholarships for entering freshmen as well as returning students and transfer students. Most scholarships are based on the applicant’s academic or extracurricular record, while some are based on demonstrated
financial need.

Gamecock Orientation

First-year students between the ages of 18-24 are required to attend Gamecock Orientation before the beginning of their first semester at Jacksonville State University. Each Orientation session is designed to meet the needs of ALL new students and their families so that they may grow and thrive at JSU. Orientation is just the beginning of a very exciting time for JSU students, so it is our hope that the experience at Orientation will be most enriching and rewarding.

Parking & Transportation

All JSU students are allowed to have a vehicle on campus. Please make sure you read and understand the different parking options and fees. You can register your vehicle at my.jsu.edu. The university also has bus system called the Gamecock Express (the GX). It's mission is to provide safe and reliable transit service to JSU students. The system operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (with limited night and summer service) each semester, but is idle during university holidays, semester breaks and weekends.